Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to a memorable Living Wage Week. The campaign to ensure everyone earns enough to live on in Scotland relies on our fantastic network of engaged employers and supporters. We couldn’t do this without you! Read on for some of our highlights and please ensure you are subscribed … Read more
Highlands and Islands Students’ Association (HISA) has accredited as a Living Wage employer. HISA is a membership organisation and charity who work with students and staff across UHI to make students’ lives better – empowering their membership with Student Voice Reps, Clubs and Societies, Advice, campaigns and much more. HISA recognise that one of their … Read more
March is Scottish Tourism Month – an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the tourism and hospitality industry and its huge importance to Scotland’s economy. The tourism and hospitality industry is vital in Scotland, supporting £1.7 billion of economic activity due in no small part to the skilled and dedicated people who are essential in creating … Read more
Gretna Green has today become accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment sees everyone working at the world-famous wedding, tourism and hospitality business receive a minimum hourly wage of £11.00 per hour – in line with the UK Living Wage requirement of £10.90 per hour. This rate is higher than the government … Read more
We hope you enjoy our Summer Guide 2023, packed full of wonderful hospitality and tourism employers. Whether you like sleeping under canvas or are looking for a luxury spa experience, we have accommodation to suit everyone. Immerse yourself in history, art and culture, sample the best Scottish food and drink, or make the most of … Read more
This Living Wage Week we want to celebrate our Hospitality & Tourism network and the ways in which Living Wage employers are investing in their staff teams and the wider community. The past few years have had a devastating impact on Scotland’s Hospitality & Tourism industry and employers have faced challenges including the pandemic, spiralling … Read more
We are so lucky to have many fabulous hospitality and tourism providers in Scotland. From the stunning resort of Portavadie, Loch Fyne where you can relax in beautiful surroundings, to the wonderful artwork of Jupiter Artland in Edinburgh where you can enjoy the latest exhibition by Tracey Emin, we have a great choice of Living … Read more
Highland Coast Hotels has today accredited as a Living Wage employer. The Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at one of the Group’s hotels receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.90 per hour. This Living Wage rate was announced on Monday 15th November 2021 as part of Living Wage Week. This rate is significantly … Read more
A call for Scottish tourism and hospitality businesses to ‘Care to Make a Difference’ by ensuring their people come first to help them survive the current ‘perfect storm’ is launched today by high-profile industry members. Green Tourism, the world leading sustainability accreditation and support programme, has launched the ‘Care to Make a Difference’ campaign, backed … Read more
Brewer Innis & Gunn is taking further steps to support their staff, receiving ‘Living Wage Employer’ accreditation from The Living Wage Foundation. Achieving this, means that Innis & Gunn voluntarily commits to paying all staff at a rate higher than the national minimum wage. As part of Living Wage Week, The Living Wage Foundation announced … Read more